| A great fabric pattern or wallpaper design can often | | | | ragging effect. But from a distance the wall should look |
| hold the key to the entire color and scheme of your | | | | one solid color. |
| home decor. By taking a close look at the pattern, you | | | | When using this elegant type of home decor, you |
| can see how the colors relate to each others tones | | | | should consider using the bold prints on very large |
| and what the background colors are. This can set the | | | | areas. Floor length drapes or a large sofa are good |
| mood for what type of home decor you want to use! | | | | places to use these bold designs. Use much smaller, |
| When using patterns whether in fabrics, curtains or | | | | color coordinated patterns in wallpaper borders, table |
| wallpaper, you want to be sure to choose only one | | | | covers, etc. |
| item which features a large or bold design. Too many | | | | Another beautiful aspect of this type of home decor is |
| bold patterns will overwhelm the room. Using smaller | | | | mixing and matching stripes, solids and plaids. As long |
| patterns that are design and color coordinated to the | | | | as the basic colors and tones coordinate, using all of |
| larger print is fine. This type of home decor is very | | | | these patterns together creates a very striking and |
| coordinated and elegant looking. | | | | distinctive look. |
| When using many patterns throughout the room, you | | | | Look at what colors and patterns you are already |
| want to make sure that you have some space that is | | | | using. You may find that with just a few changes, a |
| simply "plain". You need white or off-white walls to | | | | new set of drapes or fresh paint will give your living |
| balance all of the bold statements the furniture, | | | | room the elegant style you've been looking for. This |
| wallpaper and borders create. This is not saying your | | | | style of home decor is definitely one that will be |
| walls have to be plain, you can use a sponging or | | | | noticed! |